American Samoa Department of Commerce

LEGAL NOTICE: PNRS Board Meeting Scheduled for June 3rd, 2026.

The Department of Commerce Coastal Resources Management (CRM) Program continues final wetland delineation efforts as the project enters its last phase. Since its launch in 2022, this initiative has focused on the identification, mapping, and documentation of wetland resources throughout American Samoa in support of coastal resource management and environmental protection efforts.

Conducted by Maui Environmental Consultancy (MEC) in coordination with the Department of Commerce CZM Program, today’s field activities were successfully completed on the islands of Ofu and Olosega as part of the Manu‘a Islands delineation project. These field assessments provide critical data to support planning and decision-making through the Project Notification and Review System (PNRS), while also advancing long-term wetland conservation and resource management efforts across the Territory.

Today, the team will continue to Fitiuta to complete the final phase of wetland delineation activities within the Manu‘a Islands.

Public Notice: Board of Cosmetology

🌿✨ Happy Wetlands Month, American Samoa! ✨🌿

On May 14, another amazing group of future Wetlands Stewards joined our Coastal Resources Management Division for an educational tour of the wetlands in Masefau and Aoa. We shared the importance and benefits of our wetlands through this year’s theme: “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage.” 🌱🌺

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Department of Education and SPICC for the opportunity to educate our students in the field, along with our wonderful chaperones for their support throughout the day. We also sincerely thank the village mayors of Masefau and Aoa for warmly welcoming us into their communities.

Fa’afetai tele lava to everyone who helped make this day meaningful as we continue to celebrate and protect our precious wetlands! 💚

Fa’afetai to all the artists and art groups who submitted designs for the Utulei Bathroom Mural Project. Congratulations to Noah Atinae (Submission 04) for taking 1st place, along with all the other talented finalists. We look forward to seeing the finished mural come to life!

American Samoa has officially adopted its first Statistical Strategy and Framework 2025–2030, a major milestone in advancing the territory’s official statistics system.

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